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Salvatore Basile
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Salvatore Basile

1940 – 2026 · Naples, Italy · Active 1966–2019

Salvatore Basile, born in Naples in 1940, made his mark in the world of Italian cinema with his role in Gangsters '70 (1968). This film captures the essence of crime and corruption in the 1970s, showcasing Basile's ability to embody complex characters. After relocating to Colombia in 1968, he continued to influence the film landscape, blending his Italian roots with his new home. His performance in Gangsters '70 remains a significant contribution to the genre of exploitation cinema, reflecting the turbulent societal changes of his time.

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Gangsters '70

Gangsters '70

1968 ★ 6.5

After being released from prison, elderly Destil plans a heist to secure a peaceful retirement. He forms a gang and attempts to steal a briefcase full of diamonds, but another group of criminals catches onto his plan.

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Filmography

59 credits
2010s 8 credits
2019
Movie ★ 7.5
2019
TV
2017
The Light of My Eyes as Fuad Chadid
TV
2016
Movie ★ 4.2
2016
Movie ★ 10.0
2015
The Lithium Conspiracy as Presidente Vargas
Movie ★ 3.7
2013
The Trip 3 as Antonio
Movie ★ 5.6
2000s 5 credits
2009
El Cielo as Padre Salvatore
Movie
2009
Cartagena as Le kinésithérapeute
Movie ★ 5.6
2007
Love in the Time of Cholera as Alcalde de la ciudad
Movie ★ 6.7
2004
Luciana's Nights as Massimo Nero
TV ★ 9.0
2003
Sofía dame tiempo as Salvatore Sabina
TV ★ 10.0
1990s 4 credits
1997
La mujer en el espejo as Luis Fiero 'El Diablo'
TV ★ 6.6
1996
Movie ★ 6.9
1996
Leche as Cardenal Cheeseburger
TV ★ 7.5
1993
Movie ★ 7.5
1980s 6 credits
1987
Cobra Verde as Captain Fraternidade
Movie ★ 6.9
1982
Movie ★ 6.7
1982
Bomber as Spectator in the meetings (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.4
1981
Who Finds a Friend Finds a Treasure as Frisco Joe (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.9
1980
Cannibal Holocaust as Chaco Losojos
Movie ★ 6.3
1980
Why Did You Pick On Me? as Cop in Jail (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.1
1970s 3 credits
1978
Odds and Evens as Gangster with Cigar
Movie ★ 7.0
1976
Soldier of Fortune as Popolano nella bisca (uncredited)
Movie ★ 6.2
1974
The Two Missionaries as Monsignor Jimenez
Movie ★ 6.5
1960s 3 credits
1968
Movie ★ 7.3
1968
Movie ★ 5.2
Crew Credits
2010s 4 credits
2018
Movie ★ 6.6
2012
Barabbas Writer
Movie ★ 6.0
2011
Movie ★ 7.8
2011
TV ★ 5.1
2000s 8 credits
2007
Pompeii Writer
TV ★ 5.2
2005
TV
2004
TV ★ 8.7
2004
TV ★ 8.7
2003
TV
2002
Movie ★ 5.8
2002
Collateral Damage Technical Advisor
Movie ★ 5.8
1990s 8 credits
1999
TV ★ 9.0
1999
TV ★ 9.0
1998
Ultimo Writer
TV ★ 6.2
1998
Ultimo Creator
TV ★ 6.2
1994
Águilas no cazan moscas Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.0
1993
The Strategy of the Snail Executive Producer
Movie ★ 7.5
1991
Scream of Stone Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1990
Paganini Assistant Director
Movie ★ 5.3
1980s 7 credits
1987
Cobra Verde Producer
Movie ★ 6.9
1987
Chronicle of a Death Foretold First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.3
1986
The Mission Assistant Director
Movie ★ 7.4
1982
Bomber First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.4
1981
Buddy Goes West Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.2
1980
Why Did You Pick On Me? Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.1
1980
Cannibal Holocaust Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.3
1970s 1 credit
1974
The Two Missionaries Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.5
1960s 2 credits
1969
Burn! First Assistant Director
Movie ★ 6.8
1968
Movie ★ 8.3